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RM AUCTIONS OFFERS LIFETIME COLLECTION OF CLASSIC AUTOMOBILES AND AIRPLANES FROM FORMER NEW YORK CAR DEALER

The J.C. Stevens Estate Auction

RM Auctions Scheduled to Offer Private Collection of J.C. Stevens Featuring Unique Automobiles, Airplanes, Parts and Accessories – June 24, 2006, Cortland, NY

Blenheim, Ontario (May 31, 2006) – RM Auctions is pleased to announce a special one-day sale of the private collection of the late James Cowance Stevens Jr.- former owner of the Cortland, New York Oldsmobile and Studebaker dealership. This exciting “no reserve” auction will begin with a public preview on Friday, June 23, followed by the auction on Saturday, June 24 held on the Stevens Estate, 14 Hillcrest Dr., Cortland, New York.

Mr. Stevens, a life-long Cortland resident, was a founding member of the local Cortland Antique Automobile Club and a member of the International Flying Farmers. His collection features more than 80 interesting automobiles ranging from antique and brass to classics, fifties and sixties as well as over 125 lots of 1920's-1960's automobile parts including many new old stock (NOS) Studebaker and Oldsmobile parts and three interesting vintage airplanes along with parts and propellers.

One of the highlights of the sale is an extremely rare and valuable 1937 Horch 853 Cabriolet A (Est. $225,000 - $275,000) This remarkable, low mileage, time-warp automobile has been incredibly well preserved. The body, interior and instrumentation of this pre-war luxury car remain in excellent original condition. This highly regarded Horch could be mechanically serviced and would become an exciting preservation class winner or would make an ideal candidate for a full concours quality restoration. A rare opportunity to purchase a significant automobile that last changed hands in the 1950's.

Another appreciating classic up for bids is an imposing 1931 CadillacV-16 Seven-Passenger Sedan (Est. $40,000 - $60,000) One of the most desirable cars produced by America’s best-known luxury marque. This example is all complete and fitted with proper head and taillights, Trippe driving lights, city and country horns and more. Additional accessories include dual side mounts, luggage rack, stone guard, jump seats, rear vanities and an original mascot. Last driven in 1983, this vehicle was actively used by Mr. Stevens in several events. An impressive motorcar by all standards and a worthy investment.

“Mr. Stevens certainly had an eye for the unique and unusual – from electric vehicles and airplanes, to great luxury cars”, remarks RM veteran Donnie Gould. “These cars offer great value to the hobbyist or the project-minded collector looking for a hidden jem”, adds Gould. Other interesting vehicles offered “without reserve” include a classic 1959 Cadillac Series 62 DeVille Convertible, a 1954 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible, a 1932 Packard 903 Sedan, a 1969 Corvette Roadster, a supercharged 1963 Studebaker Avanti and three unique aircraft including a 1957 Piper Apache Twin, a 1947 Republic SeeBee RC3 Seaplane and a 1954 Bonanza Beechcraft V-Tail.

Celebrating more than 26 years in the collector car industry, RM Auctions Inc. and its sister companies are responsible for acquiring, restoring and selling of the world’s rarest and most exclusive vintage automobiles including Best of Show winning cars at the prestigious Meadow Brook and Pebble Beach Concours. For additional information on RM Auctions Inc. and the J.C. Stevens sale, please call (800) 211-4371 or visit the corporate web site at www.rmauctions.com.

Ian Kelleher

ikelleher@rmauctions.com

+1 212 894 1301
New York, United States

Ian Kelleher began his automotive career immediately following his graduation from Oberlin College, with a B.A. in Political Science. ... read more

Jack Boxstrom

jboxstrom@rmauctions.com

+1 818 703 2816
Ontario, Canada

Jack Boxstrom joined RM Auctions in late-1996 to assist with the recently acquired, and subsequently record-breaking, auction in Monte... read more

Max Girardo

mgirardo@rmauctions.com

+44 (0) 20 7851 7070
United Kingdom

Max Girardo started his career in the vintage automobile industry in 1998, joining Brooks Auctioneers (now Bonhams) as a car specialis... read more

Mike Fairbairn

mfairbairn@rmauctions.com

+1 519 352 4575
Ontario, Canada

As one of the three founding partners of RM Auctions, Mike Fairbairn has a longstanding interest in the classic car industry. Graduati... read more

Peter Wallman

pwallman@rmauctions.com

+44 (0) 20 7851 7070
United Kingdom

Peter Wallman joined RM Europe in 2007, following nearly two decades in the international advertising industry, based out of New York,... read more

Peter Giddings

pgiddings@rmauctions.com

+1 925 831 2048
California, United States

A life-long car enthusiast, Peter joined RM’s California office with over half a century of experience in the automotive and rac... read more

Peter Blond

pblond@rmauctions.com

+44 (0) 20 7851 7070
United Kingdom

Peter Blond joined the RM Europe team in 2013 after being immersed in the collector car industry for more than 60 years. An... read more

Rob Myers

rmyers@rmauctions.com

+1 519 352 4575
Ontario, Canada

As chairman and founder of the RM Group of Companies, Rob Myers’s entire career has been devoted to the classic car industry. Ro... read more

Shelby Myers

smyers@rmauctions.com

+1 310 559 4575
California, USA

Shelby Myers literally grew up with the classic car industry infused into every aspect of his life. He had the unique opportunity to w... read more

Vinnie Mandzak

vmandzak@rmauctions.com

+1 310 559 4575
California, USA

Vinnie Mandzak joined RM Auctions’ California office in 2012 as a car specialist, following more than 30 years’ experience... read more